Other · Property-derived

Tempura

Also called: tempura, prawn tempura, vegetable tempura

How Tempura affects your doshas

In Ayurveda a food's effect depends on your constitution. This is the lens the app uses to suggest what to favour and ease off.

Effect of Tempura on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Balancing Calms Vata — favour it when Vata runs high.
Pitta Use sparingly Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high.
Kapha Use sparingly Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Sweet, Salty  ·  Potency: Heating (uṣṇa)  ·  Post-digestive: Pungent  ·  Qualities: Heavy, Oily

When to go easy

Battered, deep-fried seafood or veg — oily and heating; heavy for Kapha.

Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.

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